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R730 VTF

1998 Fiat Ulysse

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,362 mi
Last recorded172,362 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ulysse106,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 VTF
MakeFiat
ModelUlysse
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 172,362 miles

all four tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes corroding

rear brake balance

slight lift & play in both front lower outer ball joints

slight play to steering arms

Pass 16 Feb 2016 171,946 miles

front brake balance

offside and nearside front brake disks corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2016 171,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake balance

offside and nearside front brake disks corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 171,132 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play to offside stearing arm

Pass 21 Jan 2014 170,158 miles

damage to front bumper

knocking from front suspension

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Pass 18 Feb 2013 169,476 miles

damagr to front bumper

front brake balance

nearside front indicator outer lens missing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 165,930 miles

o/s park brake very noisey when applied

Fail 12 Jan 2012 165,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s park brake very noisey when applied

Pass 15 Jan 2011 157,372 miles

JUST SUFFICIENT RESERVE TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE FOOT PEDAL AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 157,243 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 155,053 miles

advise; long foot brake travel also brake warning on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 146,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 139,412 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 139,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 133,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 133,560 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 123,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ulysse?

Based on 121,138 MOT tests across 11,094 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,481
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
11,094
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,292
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
position lamp(s) not working 4,401
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,220
Stop lamp not working 4,057
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R730 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ulysse models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 106,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ulysse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R730 VTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ulysse typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ulysse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R730 VTF registered?

R730 VTF is a 1998 Fiat Ulysse, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R730 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 VTF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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